Amarah’s Light was created after a beautiful little soul was taken from this earth far too soon. When Amarah was tragically taken the world stopped and everything went black. Our family was left to navigate and survive in a world we had no idea existed. A world without our daughter, granddaughter, niece, and a world where her triplet sisters now have to live as “2” rather than “3”. Our hopes, dreams, and fantasies of watching them grow up together all vanished. It truly felt like the lights went out, everything went black and living in this world needed to be relearned.
We have forever been changed by this tragedy, but it is our hope that we can make something good come of our terrible loss by establishing this non-profit organization in memory of Amarah.

Beacon House becomes a “Home away from home” for patients and families that travel across the U.P. to receive specialty medical care at U.P. Health System- Marquette and the Upper Peninsula Medical Center. The private, nonprofit, donation-based organization ensures that families never have to ask, “Where am I going to stay and how am I ever going to be able to afford it?” during a medical crisis.

“The mission of the Danish Sisterhood of America is to strengthen, maintain and preserve the Danish heritage and traditions for future generations.”
The Danish Sisterhood of America was founded on December 15, 1883 in Negaunee, Michigan. The growth of the organization has spread to include lodges throughout the United State and Canada. Originally, the Sisterhood was an organization for women, however membership is open to anyone who is interested in Danish traditions and culture.
Our local lodge meets monthly. New members and guests are always welcome.

Dead River Derby came together in the spring and summer of 2012. A group of people who didn’t really know each other got together with the idea of starting a roller derby league in Marquette. After a lot of planning and prepping, the league was formed and Fresh Meat 1.0 kicked off July 1, 2012.
We skated hard and worked on our skills until our first bout in March 2013. Filled with both excitement and terror, we headed downstate to face Mid Michigan. We didn’t win – in fact some might say we got slaughtered – but it was a thrilling and amazing night. We worked even harder and gained a little more experience before our first home bout at Lakeview Arena in Marquette on May 18, 2013. Over 1000 people came to watch roller derby make its debut in Marquette, and the excitement in the air was undeniable. DRD went on to have an undefeated first home season. After a short off season, we regrouped and started training hard for our second season.
We are always striving to learn new skills and improve our game. We hope that when you come to see our bouts, you catch the excitement we feel every time we lace up our skates. See you there!!

We are a small church with an informal and engaging atmosphere. Bring your mug and have a seat. Be ready to share your joys and concerns during the prayer time. Stay a while to visit after the service and enjoy a meal.
2018 will be a time of revisiting our mission statement, evaluating strengths and weaknesses, and action planning in areas of ministry. We believe that God has a plan for us and our church. We look forward to discovering how we can serve the church in Marquette county.

The Gwinn Quilters started in 1994 with 5 or 6 members and presently has over 40 members who enjoy sharing together our love of quilts and quilt making. We have made and continue to make and donate many quilts to organizations throughout our community, including: the Care Clinic, St. Vincent DePaul, The Jacobetti Home for Veterans, Bay Cliff, and the Gwinn/Sawyer Medical Group. We have quilters of all skill levels that work in a variety of styles, from very traditional, to modern art quilting and everything in between. Many of our members show their work in local venues and quilt shows and as a guild we show our yearly challenge project at the Peninsula Medical Center atrium. We also hold our own one day retreat and a 2 or 3 day/overnight retreat annually. We love to meet new quilters and share our love of fabric and quilting! We meet at the Gwinn Methodist Church at 251 Jasper St., Gwinn, MI 49841. Annual membership is $15 and runs from September to August of each year.

The Hiawatha Music Non-Profit Corporation is organized exclusively to provide and promote traditional music and dance, educate and inform society on traditional American music and encourage the appreciation of such music through the facility of an annual traditional music festival.
All operations are exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, and for the promotion of social welfare.

In the early 1910’s, Jafet Rytkonen was a partner in the Star Theater and Liberty Theaters in Negaunee, but he had a desire for a larger, grander theater. Jafet and his associates traveled to theaters all over the world, taking note of each theater’s best features. He then hired architect David E. Anderson to design “the grandest vaudeville and movie theater north of Milwaukee and east of Minneapolis.” Ground for the theater was broken in 1925. A naming contest was held, and Negaunee resident Mae Duchane provided the winning name. She was awarded $25 in gold. The fifth, and final standing theater to be built in Negaunee, the Vista Theater opened on September 20, 1926.
Jafet Rytkonen ran the Vista until his retirement in 1950, after which his son, William, and son-in-law, Peter Ghiardi took over operations. Rytkonnen & Sons eventually expanded their operations to include not only the Vista, but both the Ishpeming Theater and Butler Theater in Ishpeming. The Vista Theater remained open until 1972, when William Rytkonen died.
In 1973, a group of local citizens formed the Peninsula Arts Appreciation Council (PAAC). They took over the running of the Vista, updated some features and in 1975 began using it as a venue for multiple artistic forms, including amateur theater productions, musical programs, concerts, films, puppet shows, art exhibits, and arts workshops. On July 22, 2005, the structure was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. PAAC continues to operate the theater and in 2014, thanks to a grant from the Cliffs/Eagle Foundation, installed a new digital projector and screen, making it one of the few facilities left in the United States that acts as both a playhouse and movie theater.
Ninety years later, our legacy remains the same; to enrich those in the Upper Peninsula through means of story telling and performance arts of all kinds. The Historic Vista Theater takes great pride in continuing to be involved in the Marquette County community and we hope to continue to play our part in the sustainability of our region for decades to come. As we look to ensure the future of our theater, we welcome everyone to come and experience the Historic Vista Theater, one of the remaining historical theaters the U.P. has to offer.

The HBA is a great way to get your name out to construction and related fields of construction management. I have found this is the best way to build relationships with local businesses. I now have the contacts to get answers for anything related to home construction, remodeling and other various related fields such as insurance. The benefits of joining the HBA are countless from gas discounts to local business venue deals along with continued education training. The HBA boasts a great way for contacting reputable businesses that have track records we can stand by. When recommending to prospective customers moving to the area the HBA prides itself in a solid business base of members. I can’t imagine if I didn’t join the association how I would conduct business as efficiently as I do today.

The history of the Ishpeming Ski Club (ISC) began with the organization of the Norden Ski Club on January 24, 1887. The name of the club was changed to the Ishpeming Ski Club in January of 1901. The National Ski Association, organized in Ishpeming in February of 1905, was later renamed the U.S. Ski Association, and is currently the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. Because of the pioneering spirit of the skiing community in this area, Ishpeming was made the host city for the U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.
The first ISC tournament was held on February 25, 1888 and a tournament has been held every year since; tournaments were held at various hills in the area until the construction of Suicide Hill on land owned by Cliffs Natural Resources. The first tournament at Suicide Hill was held on February 26, 1926. In 1972 Suicide Hill was renovated and enlarged. The upcoming tournament on January 22, 2019 will be the 132nd annual tournament, a history nearly unmatched in the world of sport. Even the famous Holmenkollen ski jumping tournament in Norway that started in 1892 missed several years during German occupation in World War II.
Ishpeming Ski Club skiers have won 20 national championships, the ISC has had 13 Olympic team members and 6 FIS World Championship team members. More than any other ski club, ISC has 13 inductees in the U. S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. The ISC has hosted many National Championships and international competitions, many world famous skiers have come to Ishpeming, including world champions. The ISC has always been credited with putting on quality competitions on one of the very best hills in the country.
In 2018 the club is eleven years into a refocusing of our mission. We always strive to put on a high quality annual ski jumping competition, but we also are directing efforts toward the youth in western Marquette county, and are working to provide them with an opportunity to participate in healthy outdoor sporting activities.
Suicide Bowl has five ski jumps including the beginner’s K13 hill, K25, K40, K60 and the famous K90 Suicide Hill. To provide year-round ski jumping opportunities for young skiers , the ISC installed plastic surfaces on our K40 mid-sized hill in October 2008; the K13 hill in the summer of 2009; and on the re-designed K25 hill in 2012.
Former ISC ski jumper Gary Rasmussen returned to coach youth and junior ski jumping in the Fall of 2016. Gary brings many years of experience on jumping skis and on the coaching stand to the ISC program. Under his careful guidance and direction the ISC Youth and Junior Ski Jumping Program is growing, his skiers are traveling to compete in tournaments throughout the midwest, and the ISC has a renewed presence in the Central Division of the USSA.
The ISC is also involved with teaching youth to cross country ski. The ISC Youth Cross Country Ski Program was reinstated in January 2013, allowing young skiers to meet at Suicide Bowl on Wednesday nights in winter and ski under the lights. In 2014 several of the existing cross country trails were reconditioned and renamed the Norman Juhola Trail System. During the summer of 2015 the ISC developed plans for, and instituted the ISC Nordic Ski Team, an opportunity for students from high school age to elementary school age, from Ishpeming, Negaunee, Westwood and Marquette to compete in ski jumping, cross country skiing, and/or Nordic combined. Cross country and Nordic combined youth and junior skiers are coached by Dick Ziegler, a former NCAA Division 1 skier.
In order to make it easy for families to take advantage of the Youth and Junior Programs, the ISC furnishes all ski jumping equipment (each young ski jumper requires roughly $1,500 worth of equipment!), provides access to cross country ski equipment as needed, maintains and grooms the ski hills and trails, and provides coaching, encouragement and support. All Youth and Junior Ski Programs are provided free of charge; the ISC relies heavily on community support to accomplish our mission.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League never supports or opposes political parties or candidates. The local League welcomes new members. Membership is open to anyone who is 16 years of age or older.

“The hardest single-day mountain bike event in the country.” – Jeremiah Bishop, 2017 Marji Gesick 100 Winner, Canyon Topeak Factory Racing. Da Marji, as referred to by locals, will fool you. Do your homework. Believe the stories. Prepare. Marquette County trails are littered with rocks, roots, and punchy climb after punchy climb hammering you into submission. In 2017 our DNF rate ran near 70% as unseasonably hot September weather melted the field. Weather in the U.P. can be defined as unpredictable. We encourage you to prepare for everything from a repeat of last year to the possibility of all-day rain or even flurries. Not kidding.

Members of the Baha’i Faith seek to unite with neighbors in spiritual conversations that release the power of the human spirit and cultivate vibrant communities.
Baha’is believe that humanity is one, and prejudices and patterns of life that block the expression of this fundamental truth are gradually falling away.
We see evidence of this transformation all around us – the breaking down of the old, and the building up of new ways of being and social structures that contribute to the advancement of all people. Working towards this vision will require profound personal and social transformation over many generations. Humanity is leaving behind its childhood and entering a period of collective maturity.
This transformation requires a new vision of the purpose and nature of religion. Religion is a faculty of the human soul that enables individuals to mine inner resources of courage, vision, and high endeavor. It allows groups and communities to explore reality together and forge a common vision and purpose. When harmonized with science, religion is a system of knowledge that propels the advancement of civilization.
Bahá’ís are striving to align themselves with the constructive processes that are informed by this fundamental oneness of mankind, religion, and God, and walk with all on a path of service.

The Marquette Area Blues Society (MABS) was born July 4, 2003 during the annual fireworks display in Marquette at the Lower Harbor Park. Founding members Terry Klavitter, April Lindala and Walt Lindala always enjoyed the sights and sounds of what Marquette had to offer, but they continually asked – “Why doesn’t this town have a blues festival?”
Marquette’s residents love music and they love a good time – it just made sense.

We are not a party, but our goals are to push political and economic policies that benefit workers first. We see pervasive poverty in the UP. We see an abhorrent wealth divide. We see housing and healthcare and debt crises that disproportionately impact poor and working class people.
As we flesh out our goals for the future within the Marquette area, we will also stand in solidarity with all causes that genuinely address issues of inequality (whether economic, gender, or identity), as well as defend the environment we are part of.
Please feel free to ask questions, pose concerns and work with us. We see that another world is possible, and that starts in our neighborhoods.

We are a diverse group of Marquette area visual artists. We hold Gatherings twice a month on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00. Though we are at a full capacity of 20 artists we always invite interested artists to attend any of our Gatherings and to get in the Waiting List to become a member.
Our function is to support each individual artist member and the visual arts in general in this region. We have multiple group exhibits, we are actively involved with our community, we hold critiques, learn about new media together, and have in depth conversations about art.

The Marquette Beautification & Restoration Committee, Inc. was organized to improve the appearance of our community. Our goals are to inspire beautification of properties by suggestion, example, instruction, and awards. The committee honors the protection, maintenance, and appropriate restoration of historic buildings and landmarks.

The mission of the Marquette Chamber of Commerce is to enhance quality of life by supporting the business community in the Marquette Area.
We believe in earning and maintaining a strong image and reputation among all our stakeholders; our members, our communities, our elected officials, and our partners. Our benefits and services will only be as good as our current and prospective members perceive them. For this reason, we will incorporate our values into messages and actions that we sincerely believe in. We will adhere to these values as a means to establish trust and a confidence in our community role.
•Resourcefulness – We will continually foster awareness of the Chamber as an effective resource for business support and holistic prosperity in our communities.
•Inclusiveness – We will embrace the rich diversity of our region and its businesses.
•Leadership – Remaining true to our role as the business leader in the Marquette Area, we will strive for continuous and sustainable improvements in our area businesses, government, education, arts, recreation and cultural communities.
•Advocacy – We are committed to our members and partners to be an advocate for business and for issues that reflect our values and vision as the Chamber.
•Vision – We will take time to pause to envision a future for our region as it should be.

The Marquette Choral Society, established in 1971, is a community choir associated with the Department of Music of Northern Michigan University. Singers include both university students and members of the wider community who participate for the love of singing. The Marquette Choral Society has focused on the masterworks of the Western tradition—Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Mozart—while also performing more contemporary pieces by such composers as Bernstein, Honegger, and Hovhaness. In 1992, the group commissioned Dave Brubeck to compose Earth is Our Mother to celebrate the choir’s twentieth anniversary. Other commissioned works have included those by Jackson Berkey (2002) and Paul Ayres (2015). In July 2017, the group was honored to celebrate Finland’s centennial with its first international tour.

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